Amir-Abdollahian was born on April 23, 1964, in Damghan City, Semnan Province, Iran, and martyred in a helicopter crash with President Ebrahim Raeisi near the town of Varzeqan, in East Azarbajan Province.
He had a Bachelor's degree in Diplomatic Relations from the Faculty of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a Master's degree in International Relations from the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of Tehran University, and a PhD in International Relations from Tehran University.
Martyr Amir-Abdollahian was special aide to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament on international affairs, Director General of International Affairs of the Islamic Consultative Assembly from the presidency of Ali Larijani to the presidency of Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of the International Conference in Support of the Palestinian Intifada, Managing Director of Palestine Strategic Dialogue Quarterly.
He was appointed Deputy Foreign Minister during the ministry of Ali Akbar Salehi, which was retained in the first three years of Mohammad Javad Zarif's ministry.
Also, he was a professor at the Foreign Ministry's School of International Relations.
Amir-Abdollahian was an Iranian politician and diplomat who served as foreign minister of Iran from 2021 until his martyrdom on May 19, 2024.
Significant achievements marked Martyr Amir-Abdollahian's tenure as the foreign minister of Iran. These included Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS economic group, as well as notable improvements in relations with neighboring countries. Furthermore, active diplomacy during the Gaza War and the restoration of relations with Saudi Arabia were also notable highlights of his tenure.
Martyr Amir-Abdollahian's personality
Martyr Amir-Abdollahian was a person of strong moral character. He was known for his modest, friendly, and intimate approach in his interactions with colleagues, friends, and even strangers.
In addition to his political initiatives and revolutionary spirit, he had a commanding presence in the region, a sharp mind, and a strong memory.
His clear and calculated speech during public addresses and meetings was another positive trait. Media and foreign policy experts often highlighted this as one of the strengths of his diplomatic speeches.
Last chapter of Amir-Abdollahian's life
The helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian as well as the accompanying delegation crashed on Sunday in the Dizmar forest, nestled between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azarbaijan Province.
It was transporting Raeisi, Amir-Abdollahian, East Azarbaijan Governor Malek Rahmati, Friday Prayers leader of the city of Tabriz Seyyed Mohammad Ali Al-e Hashem, and a member of the president’s bodyguard team Mahdi Mousavi. The helicopter’s pilot, co-pilot, and crew were also among others on board the chopper.
President Raeisi and his accompanying delegation were returning from a ceremony to inaugurate a dam on the Aras River with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev.
Reported by Amin Mohammadzadegan Khoyi
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